Snowstorm Returns Threat as Roads Open Wide
Frederic County reports most roads passable after a heavy snowstorm that began Sunday, with warmer today and colder by Friday bringing rain or snow. Temperatures ranged from two to ten degrees, Unionville near zero, Braddock Mountain eight below to ten above, as crews widen drifts and keep mail routes moving. Schools reopen with varied attendance while one highway crash noted. post officials urge radioed guidance and clear mail access.
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Frederick County
Unionville
Frederick
Braddock Mountain
Ridge Road
Weather Bureau
Tuesay
Freder James A. Grove
Grove
Christ
R Cenis
Fort Detrick to Dedicate Strategic Message Center Thursday
The East Coast Relay station at Fort Detrick will be officially dedicated Thursday at 2 p.m. Federal, state, and local dignitaries will attend, followed by a tour of the center. Major General R. T. Nelson will be principal speaker, with Colonel Cari Casto welcoming. U.S. Senators John M. Butler and J. Glenn Beall have agreed to attend along with local officials and chamber leaders.
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East Coast
Fort Detrick
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Strategic Communications Center
Tom Cunningham
R. T. Nelson
Washington, D. C
Cunningham
Cari
Casto
Fort Derrick
Army, Chemical Corps
Biotogical
S. S
John M. Butler
J. Glenn Beall
Russell H. McCain
Tawes
Jacob R. Ramsburg
James H. Grove
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Hammond
Chamber
Fort Derrick STARCOM center signals new era in Army traffic
WEE WOMEN signified their intentions to be at largest on the continent. It is the control station for STARCOM, a Strategic Army Communications System, an agency of the Signal Corps. Major A. K. Ganschow is the commanding officer. Towering antennas left of the entrance handle tropospheric scatter communications. The system, chosen for security, is part of Collins Radio Company installation. Derrick’s center, latest in the Army network, is a fully automatic telecorder switching hub linking U S commands across the Atlantic and Western hemisphere, capable of handling about 274000 messages daily. Automatic Electric engineered the switching gear. The plant allows 25 percent expansion without layout disruption. Fireproof, secure routing keeps each message safe. Two other U S centers are Camp Davis and Fort Leavenworth. The Derrick center stores 5000 messages and can route a message through in three seconds. The Signal Corps industry partnership accelerated completion. (Continued on Page Four)
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Starcom
Signal Corps
A. K. Ganschow
Kered
Collins Radio Company
Fort Derrick
United States
Atlantic
Western Hemisphere
Automatic Electric Company
Northlake
Iingis
Army-Industry
Frederick
Williams
Compar
Average Pay To Teachers Rises Across Nation
The National Education Association reports higher average teacher salaries in 1960 led by California at 5700 while Maryland posts 5680. National average 5000 with Alaska and New York close behind. Per pupil spending rose in Maryland and nearby states amid rising elementary and secondary enrollments.
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Washington
National Education Association
Maryland
Association
California
Alaska
New York
Marxfard
Delaware
West Ia
Boy Dashes Into Flames Twice Saving Siblings
Ontario Oregon AP Jerry Davis 11, a boy hero, ran into a burning home twice to save his 2 year old brother and a safe escape for his mother and siblings. He led them to an upper room as flames surged from the upper floor. He returned through the blaze to pull another child to safety before fleeing.
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Ontario
Ore
Jerry Davis
Oregon
Jerry
Jerr
Mark Vis
Moon Shot Is Postponed
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP technical trouble forced at least a one day postponement of a launch attempt of an American space craft toward the moon. The 333 pound craft aimed to become the first lunar satellite with an extensive study payload. If minor, a new attempt could occur Thursday. if not, the next ideal window is 28 days away.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla.ap
Aeronautics and i
Jes
A. m
Man Freed After 24 Hours Buried in Sand Cistern
In Holly Springs Mississippi rescue crews pulled a trapped man, Harry Ler, from a 20 foot cistern after about a day buried in wet sand. He remained conscious and calm, aided by an oxygen tube, as workers from both races coordinated a dangerous dig amid collapsing walls and freezing overnight conditions.
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Holly Springs
Miss
Harry Ler
Negro
Jer
Nto
Miller
Tepes
Memphis
Steed
Temote
Here
Trading Active New York Market Edges Higher Amid Noise
A highly selective stock market moved irregularly higher in active trading this afternoon as traders reacted to mixed economic data and corporate results. Gains were staggered with notable moves in technology and financial names, while volumes remained steady.
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New York
New Nationals Add Woodling Tasby and Shantz
A chaotic MLB trade roundup lists several players moving between leagues. Notable names include Gene Woodling Ted Klusz Bob Cerv Ned Garver Eddie Yost and Ken Boyer to different teams along with Bob Schrade Shantz and others shaping rosters for Washington Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston Cleveland and Chicago infielders and outfielders such as Willie Tasby Gene Woodling Marty Keough and Joe Hicks figure among the acquisitions and listings.
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Wee
Wash
Los Angeles
Ted Klusz
Bob Cerv
Ned Garver
Eddie Yost
Ken Ike
Bob Sprout
Gatewood
Detroi
Me-Bride
A2o
Ron Moeller
Dean Chance
Baltimore
Bob Davis
Kansas
Ed Sadunski
Boston
Bob Rodgers
Detroit
Bob Wilson Eland
Earl Averill
Depromonte
Gene 4Ic
Cleveland
Ken Hamlin
Kansas Cry
Jim Fregosi
Ted
Chicago
Don Ross
Becquer
Minnease
Bob de Hunt
New York
Faye Throneberry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Washington
Bobby Shamir
Dave Lister
Pete Burnside
Joan Stein Y
Carl Mathias
Dick Donovan
Ed Hobaugh
Hal Woeodeshick
Hector Maestri
Rudy Hernandez
Tom Sturdivant
Pete Darey
Dutch Dolierer
Kansas City
Gene Green
Coot Veal
Dale Leng
Marion Zinfel
Jim Mahoney
Bob Johnson
Chester ‘Bank
Klaus
Johnny Schaive
Willie Tasby
Gene Woodling
Charles Hinton
Marty Keough
Jim King
Joe Hicks
Well Known Middletown Woman Dies
A prominent Middletown resident and longtime schoolteacher died recently. Survivors include a brother and a sister, with several nieces and nephews. The body rests at Gindhill Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday afternoon. Service Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. George H. Klinefelter officiating. Interment at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the church building fund are requested.
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Chiki
Club Aid
Ftom Grance
Nasnion
Ache Potomac Edison Iy
Frederick Conyshi
Charles
Aranda
John J. Wise
George H. Klinefelter
Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
Middletown
Elinefaltest
Woman Sentenced To Three Years For Assault And Theft
A 63 year old woman received a sentence of not more than three years for assault and related charges after a case in Frederick. The victim, Robert E Zimmerman, testified about injuries including head lacerations and a partial finger amputation. The court noted Zimmerman is feeble and unable to care for himself and will return to the county home.
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Patrick M.ffer
Robert E. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Melvin Lea
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lea
Baker
Reformatory
Schnauffer
Montevue
West South Street
E. Austin James
Bakers
Terry Lee Hylan
Guiliy
Steie
Braddock Heights
Cari Epply
W.ville
Henry
Hylan Adrang
U.S
Clarence McLeod
E Establishm
Iear
T. G. Cariy
Hylan
Edna M . Schildt
Alton Y. Bennett
Stanley Bennett
County approves 1961 budget with education land grant raise
County commissioners set the 1961 tax rate at 1.88 and kept it level while presenting a rough budget showing education as the largest outlay at 3,623,950.20. Health and welfare gains stem from state share programs, with health at 103,211 and welfare at about 84,000. An across the board raise of 300 for teachers was approved, slightly under the Board of Education's proposed higher pay.
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Board of Education
Health Department
Welfare
Tequest
Two Are Burned In Home Fire
In Harpers Ferry an elderly Negro couple, Isaiah Reeler aged 85 and his wife 83, were burned in a blaze that destroyed their Bolivar home. They were taken to a James Town doctor for treatment. The fire, started around 3 30 p m, may have begun in the chimney or an overheated stove. Firemen faced delays from snow and broken wires. neighbors helped save much furniture.
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Harpers Ferry
Bolivar
Here
Isaiah Reeler
James Town
Reeler
Iarpers Ferry
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WG. S. Army
Ft. Detrick
Strategic Message Center
U. S. Army
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Woodling, Tasby
Shantz
Nora M. Wise
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